Thump. Thump. Thump. My heart went.
"Well well well, what do we have here" a voice erupted from the serpent's mouth.
Thump. Thump. Thump. Over and over again as shock froze me.
"Swift... run!" He called as a grimace passed through his face.
Thump. Thump. Thump.
He's hurt... He's in pain....
Thump. Thump. Thump
"I -I~" I stuttered, watching as the grasp tightened on him, leaving him with difficulty to breath.
"Swift!" Barnes said through his tightening vocal cords.
Thump. Thump. Thump
"Run!" he repeated, pleadingly this time "Please!"
No. No. No!
He released a moan of agony as the serpents grip tightened upon him.
"How very s-s-stupid" it hissed, as it looked between my frozen form and Barnes "thinking you can run from me"
"Swift! Go!" Barnes gasped as he head lolled back. The crunch of bones filled the air.
Thump. Thump. Thump
Shadow pulled at my arms as she shouted, repetitively "Help! Help! Help!"
Right, help... I thought, slowly, as the dread inside that consumed me is pushed aside by something else. Adrenaline.
I need to help him!
Without another thought I moved, jumping off the ground into action. Sword drawn, I slashed at the hard, red and black scales of the snake, who did not move.
Instead of leaving a satisfying slash, I bounced off with no mark.
What? I thought sharply, confused, as I gained my footing.
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Swift and the Sword - Inktober 2017 (COMPLETE!)
FantasyComplete!!! When an old power rises again, what can Swift do to protect her town? Can she rise to be the hero it needs? Read her tale in 'Swift and the Sword' to find out! --- So this book wass actually part of a challenge to myself...